American Beauty
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of American Beauty
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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“What would you do?” said Paul Hibler, founder of American Gonzo Food Corp., which owns the Win-Dow in addition to local chains Pitfire Pizza, Superba and American Beauty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025
Now, speaking to The Telegraph, multiple stars have defended the "American Beauty" actor, arguing in favor of his reinstatement in Hollywood.
From Salon • May 17, 2024
Guests were ferried by heated tour-bus trolley from the White House to the pavilion, where 33 rectangular dining tables were dappled with the nations’ shared colors: blue delphiniums, white irises and American Beauty roses.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022
Mendes, who won the best director Oscar for 1999's "American Beauty" and co-wrote the Oscar-nominated 2019 film "1917" makes his solo screenplay debut with "Empire of Light," which he wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Reuters • Oct. 12, 2022
The cups were pink and blue and had gold-encrusted designs of blue forget-me-nots and red American Beauty roses.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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